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Ministry of Law and Justice
23rd Commonwealth Law Conference begins in Goa
Union Ministry of Law and Justice to bring a bill to remove 65 more obsolete laws in coming Parliament Session: Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju
“Government has started eCourts phase III, to make Indian Judiciary completely paperless”
Panaji | March 6, 2022
The 23rd Commonwealth Law Conference was inaugurated today by Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai. The five-day conference, which is being held from March 5-9, 2023, was also attended by Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju and Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant. The Conference has 500 delegates from 52 countries in attendance.
During his address, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized the importance of the conference as a platform for open discussions on critical issues. He stated that the law must be comprehensible to the common man to achieve its desired result. He further highlighted the government's commitment to good governance and the welfare of the people.
Focus on Good governance and Welfare of the people
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that Good Governance has many facets and characteristics. He stated that the objective or goal is to see that corruption is minimized and eliminated and that the voices of the most vulnerable in society are heard in decision-making. He further stated that the government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed in promoting good governance by emphasising not only for ease of doing business but also ease of living. The concept of Rule of law has a big role in this regard, he added.
Removing Obsolete Laws
The government has undertaken a big exercise to repeal obsolete and archaic laws and 1486 such as have been removed from the statute book in the last 8 years, informed the Union Law & Justice Minister. He also said that in the coming Parliament session, Union Ministry of Law and Justice is set to bring a bill to repeal 65 more obsolete laws and other such provisions.
Prioritising use of Technology
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also spoke about how the Government was prioritizing the use of technology. Government has started eCourts phase III with an aim of making the Indian Judiciary completely paperless. On the Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business front, he informed that about 13,000 compliance burdens have been simplified while more than 1,200 processes have been digitized.
The Law Minister went on to describe the various steps taken for mitigating the hardship of the common people in justice dispensation such as Virtual Courts, E-seva kendras and Information Kiosks at High Courts. He also spoke of systems set up for e-filing of pleadings and supporting documents at High Courts and District Courts. This enabled lawyers to file their cases 24x7 as per their convenience.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Language prize ceremony at PIB and CBFC
Kolkata : 14th September, 2018.
Ms. Jane Namchu, Additional Director General , presided over and gave away prizes at the Official Language award ceremonies held at PIB and Central Board of Film Certification  in Kolkata today. Excelling officials of both the offices, who participated in various Hindi competitions held during the past week, were awarded in these events. Smt. Asha Gaurisaria, senior advocate, High Court, Calcutta and also a newspaper columnist and Ms. Asmita Chaudhuri, Advisory Panel Member of CBFC were present as chief guest and key speakers. Shri Chinmay Chakravarty, Joint Director of PIB and Shri Partha Ghosh, Regional Officer of CBFC and other officials attended the events.
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Ministry of Steel
Steel Sector took Steps to Fight Covid-19
Peak Supply of 4749 MT Liquid Medical Oxygen during Pandemic
165 Oxygen Concentrators and 4 PSA Plants established by Steel PSUs
The steps taken by steel sector to fight the Covid-19 pandemic and bring relief to the people include:-
 Enhancing Liquid Medical Oxygen  production and supply;
 Earmarking beds for Covid patients in hospitals within the steel plants;
 Establishment of Jumbo Covid Care facilities using supply of gaseous oxygen;
 Commissioning of Pressure Swing Absorption  units in steel plants;
 Arranging additional ventilators, Oxygen concentrators, CPAP machines;
 Organizing vaccination drives.
The details of LMO supplied  by steel plants during the period of April-June, 2021 are enclosed as Annexure –I.
During peak of the pandemic in April-May, 2021, the supply of LMO which was only 538 MT on April 01, 2021, went up to the peak supply of 4749 MT on May 13, 2021.
The details of the number of oxygenated beds established by steel companies, state-wise, are enclosed at Annexure-II.
The details of the number of oxygen concentrators and PSA plants established by Steel PSUs are as follows:-
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Oxygen Concentrators
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PSA Plants
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165
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4
ANNEXURE – I
LMO supplied  by steel plants during the last three months
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LMO Supplied 

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STATES
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APRIL, 2021
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MAY, 2021
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JUNE, 2021
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Maharashtra
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11618.62
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13162.68
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3533.97
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Madhya Pradesh
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4354.7
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6222.36
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612.9
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Chhattisgarh
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2848.1
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3635.38
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502.81
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Andhra Pradesh
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5728.59
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16019.19
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5994.71
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Jharkhand
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1727.68
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3257.72
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788.871
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West Bengal
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3638.6
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7068.86
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3274.43
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Bihar
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1223.5
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2895.25
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332.5
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Odisha
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1779.15
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6858.02
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3181.32
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Uttar Pradesh
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4090.35
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9605.1
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922.05
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Gujarat
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3991.26
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2549.08
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860.9
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Karnataka
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7125.35
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20990.4
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10768.46
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Telangana
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4362.8
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8986.64
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2685.89
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Tamil Nadu
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1212.83
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3832.5
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4646.21
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Haryana
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1342.15
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6410.43
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568.56
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Delhi
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258.58
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1878.17
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0
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Assam
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144.65
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971.12
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675.25
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Kerala
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97.95
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765.33
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430.62
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Goa
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63.76
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443.05
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204.11
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Punjab
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239.05
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1580.31
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23.36
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Rajasthan
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0
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700.45
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0
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J&K
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0
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18.16
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0
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Uttarakhand
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0
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470.28
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0
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Month-wise Total
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55848
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118320
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40007
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Grand Total
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214175 MT
Annexure – II
Details of Oxygenated beds established state-wise
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State
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No. of Oxygenated Beds
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Andhra Pradesh
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440
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Chhattisgarh
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230
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Gujarat
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1000
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Jharkhand
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950
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Karnataka
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1200
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Maharashtra
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200
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Odisha
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435
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West Bengal
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400
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Total
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4855
This information was given by the Union Minister for Steel Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
CGST Commissionerate, Gurugram arrest Three persons for committing offences under CGST Act
CGST Commissionerate, Gurugram, Haryana has arrested three persons namely, Sh. Sh. Anil Kumar, S/o Sh. Balwan Singh, R/o VPO Jevra, Tehsil Barwala, Dist.- Hisar, Haryana, Sh.Bhikaram, S/o Sh. Babu Ram, R/o 415, Gali No. 28 C-1 Block, KhajuriKhas, Delhi-110094 and Sh. Kuldeep Sharma, S/o Sh. Ramesh Sharma, R/o Gali No. 4, Kakroi Road, Sonipat Haryana. During investigating, it was found that they have created bogus firm in the name of M/s Palak International, Shop. No. 11, Maliyan Market, Sohna, Gurugram, Haryana on the fake documents of a person namely Sh. Jitender for the purpose of issuing numerous fake invoices without any concomitant movement of goods for such transactions thereby proving wrongful availment and utilization of fake Input Tax Credit. The firm, M/s Palak International, created by the said three persons issued invoices worth Rs. 31 Crores with a GST components of Rs. 5.70 Crores and during the investigation, they have agreed to the same. The said firm has passed on fraudulent Input Tax Credit of Rs. 5.70 Crores to the various buyers who have availed the same to discharge their GST liabilities against their outward supply with an ulterior motive to defraud the Government Exchequer. Thus, Sh. Anil Kumar, Sh. Bhikaram and Sh. Kuldeep Sharma have committed an offence under Section 132  &  of CGST Act, 2017 which is punishable under Section 132  & of the act ibid and therefore the offence is Cognizable and non-bailable under Section 132 of CGST Act, 2017 and liable to arrest under Section 69 of the act ibid.
Consequently, Sh. Anil Kumar, Sh. Bhikaram and Sh. Kuldeep Sharma were arrested on 23.07.2019 under Section 69 of CGST Act, 2017, following which all the accused persons were produced before the Hon’ble Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Gurgugram, Haryana at his residence who remanded Sh. Anil Kumar, Sh. Bhikaram and Sh. Kuldeep Sharma to judicial custody of 14 days on 23.07.2019. During the investigation conducted so far, the GST & Central Tax, Gurugram, Haryana has recovered an amount of Rs. 3 Crores  towards the GST evaded.
Further investigations in the matter are in progress.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Funds Allocated and Utilised Under National Clean Air Programme
National Clean Air Programme , which was launched by the Ministry of Environment Forest &Climate Change  in January 2019, is a long-term, time-bound, national level strategy for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution. Under NCAP, it has been envisaged to achieve targets of 20 to 30 % reduction in Particulate Matter concentration by 2024 across the country.
Details of State/UT and city-wise allocation and utilisation of funds for FY 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-2022 are enclosed at Annexure I.
Fundsare released to cities to implement city action plans inter-alia cover air quality improvement measures, capacity building of local bodies and Information, Education & Communication activities .
Details of funds allocated to the non-attainment cities located in the states of North Eastern Region under NCAP since 2019 are at Annexure I.
Under NCAP, 132 cities have submitted the city action plans which have been approved. All cities have been funded through NCAP funding and/ or XVFC MPCCF air quality performance grant.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
L-20 summit to be held in Patna, Bihar from June 21 to 23, 2023
'Universal Social Security' and 'Women and Future of Work' to be discussed extensively
The L-20 summit will be held in Patna, Bihar from June 21 to 23, 2023, the topics of 'Universal Social Security' and 'Women and Future of Work' will be widely discussed. Interacting with media Chair of L-20 and All India President of Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh Shri Hiranmay Pandya said that after extensive discussion in the inception meeting of L-20 held in Amritsar from March 19 to 21, 2023, a joint statement was issued on two subjects;
- Social Security & International Portability of Social Security Fund
- Women and Future of Work.
Shri Pandya said that the Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh and other CTU’s, at its own level and at the L-20 level, discussed extensively with national and international organizations regarding these issues. Extensive discussions were also held with the representatives of Business-20, Civil-20, Youth-20, Women-20 etc.
Mr. Pandya said that a wide-ranging discussion was held at 11 cities across the country like Guwahati, Kolkata, Nagpur, Thiruvananthapuram etc., in which officials from the Central Government and State labour department, Trade union leaders, Labour and development economists, Labour activists from the National and International labour organisations participated. Along with this, extensive discussions were held with local trade unions at district and industrial level at 562 places. He told that on the basis of extensive discussions at different places and levels, these two topics will be discussed extensively before the representatives of the L-20 Summit.
Shri Pandya said that on June 22 the L-20 conference will be inaugurated by lighting the lamp by the Governor of Bihar. Union Labor Secretary Aarti Ahuja will specially participate in the inauguration ceremony. Union Labor Minister Shri Bhupendra Yadav and Union Minister of State for Labor Shri Rameshwar Teli, Labor Minister of Bihar Government Shri Surendra Ram will also be present in the summit.
Post the Summit, Labour and Employment ministers meeting is scheduled in Indore next month where the G-20 Labour and Employment ministers will meet and the adopted declaration of Labour 20 Summit will be presented to them to convert it into a policy.
Shri Pandya said that 173 delegates from 28 countries including India will participate in this conference. Apart from the countries included in G-20, India has invited additional eight countries namely Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Nepal and United Arab Emirates for G-20 under its historic presidency this year. Along with this, International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and Asian Development Bank have also been invited this time.
In the press conference, Additional Director General of Press Information Bureau Shri SK Malviya, Deputy General Secretary of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh Shri Surendra Pandey and L-20 Media Coordinator cum Regional Organization Minister of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh Shri Pawan Kumar were also present.
Prime Minister's Office
100th Mann ki Baat resonates in Media
The 100th episode of Mann ki Baat has resonated nationally and globally. The Prime Minister Office has shared key coverages from media.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India organises a Workshop on “Committee of Creditors: An Institution of Public Trust”
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India  jointly with the State Bank of India and the Indian Banks’ Association organised a one-day virtual workshop on “Committee of Creditors: An Institution of Public Trust” today.
This is the fifth such workshop in the series for the benefit of financial creditors who comprise Committee of Creditors  under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 . Thirty-one senior officers  from fifteen scheduled commercial banks and financial institutions participated in the workshop.
Shri Rajesh Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs delivered inaugural address. Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India delivered a key note address at the workshop. Shri Dinesh Kumar Khara, Chairman, State Bank of India delivered a special address on the occasion; Shri Sunil Mehta, Chief Executive, Indian Banks’ Association opened the inaugural session with his welcome remarks.
The illustrious faculty included; Shri C. S. Setty, Managing Director, State Bank of India; Shri Sanjeev Krishan, Chairman, PWC India; Shri Rashesh Shah, Chairman, Edelweiss Group, Shri Shardul Shroff, Managing Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas; and Dr. M. S. Sahoo, Chairperson, IBBI.
The workshop aimed at developing a better understanding of the role of and expectations from the CoC, under the Code and to build the capacity of financial creditors to ensure that the CoC:
 discharges its statutory duties and responsibilities with utmost care and diligence;
 has the capability and motivation to take business decisions in terms of generating multiple competing resolution plans and approving the best among them; and
 considers and balances the interest of all stakeholders in a resolution process.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate the year long celebrations commemorating 200th birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati on 12th February
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, a social reformer, founded Arya Samaj in 1875 to counter then prevalent social inequities
Arya Samaj played a key role in cultural and social awakening of the country
Govt. under PM Modi committed to celebrating social reformers and important personalities, especially those whose contributions were not given their due yet on a pan-India scale
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the year long celebrations commemorating 200th birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Delhi on 12th February, 2023 at 11 AM. Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasion.
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, born on 12th February, 1824, was a social reformer who founded Arya Samaj in 1875 to counter then prevalent social inequities. Arya Samaj has played a key role in cultural and social awakening of the country by its emphasis on social reforms and education.
The government has been committed to celebrating the social reformers and important personalities, especially those whose contributions were not given their due yet on a pan-India scale. From declaring the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Muda as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas to participating in a programme commemorating Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been leading such initiatives from the front.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tribute to martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh massacre
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tribute to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Shri Modi said in a tweet:
“Tributes to those martyred in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Their courage, heroism and sacrifice gives strength to every Indian.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
870 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 10,179
Active cases stand at 0.02%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.79%
2,100 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,44,42,065
906 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
92.90 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,29,610 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Harmilan Bains for winning Silver medal in Women's 800m event at the Asian Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Harmilan Bains for winning Silver medal in Women's 800m event at the Asian Games.
The Prime Minister posted on X;
“Another Silver for India in the Women's 800m event at the Asian Games. Congratulations @HarmilanBains on this splendid performance. She is a great source of inspiration for all aspiring athletes.”
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister attends the Bastille Day Parade as Guest of Honour
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended Bastille Day Parade as Guest of Honour at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of France, on the Champs-Élysées on 14 July 2023.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership, 241 member tri-service Indian armed forces contingent led by a military band also participated in the Parade. The Indian Army contingent was led by the Punjab Regiment, along with the Rajputana Rifles Regiment.
Rafale Jets of the Indian Air Force, from the 101 Squadron from Hashimara, formed a part of the fly past during the parade.
July 14 marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789 during the French revolution, that symbolizes the democratic values of ‘Liberty, Equality and Fraternity’, the central theme of both the Indian and French constitutions.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Imparting Computer Knowledge to Youth of Minority Communities
‘Seekho Aur Kamao’ scheme  is a placement-linked skill development scheme for minorities which aims to upgrade the skills of minority youth  in various modern/ traditional skills depending upon their qualification, present economic trends, and market potential, that can earn them suitable employment or make them suitably skilled to take up self-employment. The training is implemented in various trades including those on computer and information technology related courses. 33% of the total targets in the scheme are earmarked for female beneficiaries.4.60 lakh beneficiaries have been trained under the Seekho aur Kamao scheme since inception till date and 8231 beneficiaries have been trained in computer and information technology related courses. The details of funds in the scheme during last three years are as per the table below.
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Year
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Revised Estimate 
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Actual Expenditure 
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2019-20
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250.00
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175.52
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2020-21
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190.00
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190.03
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2021-22
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268.21
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268.21
The scheme is implemented by Project Implementing Agencies  that are empanelled by the Ministry by inviting applications from all over India. The Ministry does not specifically selects institutions state-wise for implementation under the said scheme.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs also implements Nai Roshni scheme to empower and enhance confidence in Minority women by providing knowledge, tool and techniques for Leadership Development of Women. It is a training programme conducted for the women belonging to minority community between the age group of 18 years to 65 years. The training modules, besides programmes for women, Health and Hygiene, Legal rights of women, Financial Literacy, Swachch Bharat, Life Skills, Advocacy for Social and Behavioural changes, also covers Digital Literacy. So far, more than 4.35 lakh women have been benefitted under this Scheme.
Another Scheme “Nai Manzil” provides a combination of formal education  and skills training in various trades including those on computer and information technology related courses. The scheme enable the beneficiaries to seek better employment and livelihood. Under the scheme, since inception, a total of 98697 beneficiaries were skill certified.
The list of PIAs implementing the schemes under the Ministry is available at Ministry’s website at www.minorityaffairs.gov.in
This information was given by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
COMMEMORATION OF BIRTH ANNIVERSARY: LATE GENERAL BIPIN RAWAT
On the occasion of his 65th birth anniversary on 16 March 2023, the Indian Navy fondly remembers Late General Bipin Rawat, the first Chief of Defence Staff of Indian Armed Forces. General Rawat, a visionary leader, a scholar soldier and a military reformer, was known for his professionalism, principles, conviction and decisiveness. In a distinguished career spanning over four decades, General Rawat’s achievements were remarkable in all spheres of military and national security affairs.
As the first CDS and Secy DMA, General Rawat rallied for organisational and structural reforms to integrate the Armed Forces. Path-breaking transformational initiatives and civil-military synergy will remain his legacy. General Rawat’s enthusiasm lead the Armed Forces to turn Agnipath – the biggest HR transformation by the Armed Forces since Independence, from an idea to reality.
To acknowledge and honour Gen Rawat’s contribution to the transformational Agnipath scheme and towards enhancement of Tri-Services synergy and jointmanship, following two trophies are being instituted by the Indian Navy:-
 General Bipin Rawat rolling trophy for the ‘Women Agniveer Trainee standing First in Overall Order of Merit’. This trophy is scheduled to be presented by the Chief of the Naval Staff during the ‘Passing Out Parade’ of the first batch of Navy Agniveers on 28 March 2023 at its premier sailors training centre, INS Chilka.
 General Bipin Rawat Rolling trophy for the ‘Most Spirited Officer’ undergoing the Naval Higher Command Course  at Naval War College , Goa.
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